Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Our 25 Greatest Grilled Chicken Recipes Explore the many delicious ways to prepare this dinnertime favorite on the grill. By Peggy Kieran Peggy Kieran Peggy is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Published on June 29, 2024 Close Photo: Linda Xiao Why do we love grilling chicken? It's fast, the results are flavorful, and the process gets us outdoors at the end of a long day. Sometimes, we marinate this protein; other times, we brush on a sauce just before the bird is finished cooking. Whichever route you take, you're guaranteed a delicious dinner. You'll also want to think about the cut of chicken you intend to use. Breasts are delicious grilled, but so are other cuts—don't overlook them. We're particular fans of the chicken thigh, which is an economical choice for a big crowd. And who doesn't love the wings? They make for a delicious start to a barbecue feast. Going piecemeal isn't your only option, though—you shouldn't be afraid to cook a whole chicken on the grill. However you want to cook it, we have the grilled chicken recipe your summer dinner rotation is missing. Our Tips for Perfect Grilled Chicken That's Juicy and Flavorful 01 of 25 Barbecue Chicken Armando Rafael Chicken pieces are brushed with a quick homemade BBQ sauce toward the end of cooking, then slathered with more sauce for serving. Even better—you can make the sauce ahead. View Recipe 02 of 25 Garlic-Marinated Chicken Cutlets With Grilled Potatoes Chicken cutlets (and plenty of them) get a thyme-infused marinade before they take a turn on the grill. We also grill the potatoes for this flavorful grilled chicken dinner that's served with asparagus. View Recipe 03 of 25 Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad Grilled chicken cutlets, together with bacon, Romaine, feta, tomatoes, and avocado, make a wonderfully satisfying meal. View Recipe 04 of 25 Grilled Chicken and Eggplant With Mozzarella and Tomatoes Linda Xiao Inspired by the ever-popular Caprese salad, this grilled chicken breast dinner stars tomatoes and mozzarella as well as grilled eggplant, olives, and parsley—and it's a winner. View Recipe 05 of 25 Grilled Tuscan Chicken With Rosemary and Lemon Marinate chicken pieces in our three-ingredient marinade for as little as 15 minutes or as long as overnight for a lemony, herbal entrée that will transport you to Tuscany. View Recipe 06 of 25 Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Corn and Summer Squash Con Poulos Boneless chicken thighs star in this summery dinner. After a quick turn on the grill, the thighs are tossed with a minty lemon dressing. Set them aside and char some corn and zucchini—then lay the chicken on top of the vegetables. The sauce from the chicken will bring everything together on the platter. View Recipe 07 of 25 Teriyaki-Glazed Grilled Chicken Kate Sears A tangy homemade hoisin-teriyaki glaze goes on in the last few minutes of cooking to elevate these grilled chicken breasts to superstar dinner status. View Recipe 08 of 25 Grilled Spatchcock Chicken With Dijon and Rosemary Linda Xiao The best and easiest way to grill a whole chicken is to spatchcock it. Removing the backbone allows you to flatten the bird which makes for more even cooking; as a bonus, it'll cook quicker, too! View Recipe 09 of 25 Grilled Chicken Breasts With BBQ Sauce It doesn't get much simpler than this straightforward recipe. It's a classic that you'll return to again and again. View Recipe 10 of 25 Saffron Chicken Kebabs Ryan Liebe Served atop lavash with flame-kissed onions and tomatoes, fresh radishes and mint, and a spicy herbed yogurt sauce, these golden-hued chicken breast kebabs make a marvelous meal. View Recipe 11 of 25 Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lemon-Thyme Sauce Kate Sears Using our favorite technique again here, we pound the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for grilling so they cook evenly. Once they're off the grill, we pour over the zesty lemon-herb sauce. Dinner is served! View Recipe 12 of 25 Simple Salt-and-Pepper Grilled Chicken Combine salt and pepper into a rub, then coat the chicken with it. Let it sit for 30 minutes, and grill. That's it! View Recipe 13 of 25 Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Tenders With Dipping Sauces David Malosh A buttermilk brine keeps these chicken skewers nice and moist, and an array of dipping sauces keeps things interesting. View Recipe 14 of 25 Smoky Bell-Pepper Pesto on Grilled Chicken Sandwiches A delicious spread made from bell peppers, chipotle pepper, garlic, almonds, and oregano goes beautifully with the charred taste of grilled chicken in these tasty sandwiches. View Recipe 15 of 25 Chicken, Tomato and Bread Cubes With Lemon-Oregano Marinade Andrew Purcell Here's another great skewer recipe you'll make on repeat come summer. Grilled chicken, grilled tomatoes, and grilled bread are great on their own or served over a salad. View Recipe 16 of 25 Grilled Marinated Chicken Thighs Marcus Nilsson What's different about this recipe? The chicken is marinated in a simple mix of herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil after it's grilled. The chicken thighs can be served on their own, sandwiched like a burger, or chopped and added to salads or pasta dishes. View Recipe 17 of 25 Saffron-Yogurt Chicken Kebabs Bobbi Lin Saffron infuses these yummy chicken skewers with a gorgeous hue, and adds subtle flavor that's beautifully complemented by tangy yogurt. View Recipe 18 of 25 Grilled-Chicken-and-Zucchini Salad Ren Fuller A quick marinade in garlicky, dill-flecked yogurt before grilling results in super moist and flavorful chicken cutlets. They're served with a fast romaine-and-radish salad and planks of zucchini. View Recipe 19 of 25 Green-Chile Chicken Burgers Bryan Gardner Forget what you knew about chicken burgers! These sprightly sandwiches are that good. Lean ground chicken is amped up with canned green chiles and fresh cilantro for a moist, flavorful patty served with fixings on a sesame bun. View Recipe 20 of 25 Smoky Grilled Chicken With Sweet Vinegar Sauce Armando Rafael A perfect combination of salty richness and tart sweetness, this chicken is brushed with a robust vinegar sauce before it hits the grill. Afterward, you'll serve the extras as a side of dipping sauce that'll have your guests asking for more. View Recipe 21 of 25 Cashew-Chicken Kebabs Armando Rafael Chicken thighs are brushed with a mixture of red curry paste and ground cashews for these Thai-inspired skewers. They're grilled and served over a quick and refreshing rice noodle salad. View Recipe 22 of 25 Grilled Chicken With Mango and Mint-Lime Dressing Sidney Bensimon Lime juice, garlic, and fresh mint come together in a lively dual-purpose dressing here. Half is used to marinate the chicken breasts, while the other half is tossed together with watercress, mango, and charred radishes for the salad. View Recipe 23 of 25 Grilled Whole Chicken With Barbecue Sauce The secret to grilling a whole chicken perfectly is patience. Set up your grill for indirect heat and cook the chicken for an hour and a half, brushing with homemade or purchased barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of grilling. View Recipe 24 of 25 Barbecued-Chicken Salad Bryan Gardner The smoky marinade does double duty in this chicken cutlet dinner; it's brushed on the chicken before grilling and used to dress the salad. And the salad is a winner, too, thanks to cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, avocado, and lettuce. View Recipe 25 of 25 Grilled Chicken With Lemon and Oregano Savor the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean when you marinate halved chickens in chopped fresh oregano, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. To achieve perfectly grilled chicken, cook it over medium heat and move to a cooler part of the grill if the outside is browning too quickly. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit